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Battle of bull run
The north attacked the south. The northerners beleived that capturing the confederate capital would bring end to the civil war. http://youtu.be/bYcWwb8EOHo -
Battle of shiloh
Southerners were counter-attacked and defeated by union forces. The cost to both sides was very high. The union forces suffered more than 13,000 casualties, the confederates nearly 11,000. Shilo was the bloodiest single battle that took place in the north. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ls51vHDkQg&feature=related -
battle of antietam
The south led by general lee wanted to invade the north. More than 40,000 troops from lees side met at antietam to fight against McCellan and his 75,000 soldiers. Lee hoped that a victory would arouse European support for the south. http://youtu.be/AsHCgqn5EgU -
Republicans in Control
Republicans had the opportunity to pass any laws during the war. The tariff became more a device to protect northern industries than to provide revenue for the government. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY4bkCmgJK4
